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I always get so disturbed when I see people on social media posting photos that show them doing kind deeds. Doing kindness does not need to be announced to the world. If you are giving up your seat to an elderly or giving directions to someone who is lost, would you post the photos? No, right?

What are the odds that more needy Singaporeans may get more help, as more people contribute to gaming revenue? Since the cash Budget surplus was $25 billion in FY2012 as well as FY2013 under IMF fiscal reporting guidelines, may I suggest that the law be reviewed to pay less “annual contributon to the government”, and donate more to charity. Is Singapore the country with the highest cash Budget surplus (per capita) in the world?

Singaporean runners Mr Ong Tze Boon, 47 and his cousin Mr Ong Yu-Phing, 46 ran seven marathons, in seven continents, over seven consecutive days last month. The duo participated in the World Marathon Challenge where they ran a total of 295km and withstood temperatures ranging from -15 to 25 degrees Celsius. They ran alongside participants from Australia, Germany, Great Britain, Japan, Morocco, and United States of America. And they are not hanging up their running shoes just yet! The duo will take on another marathon in the North Pole in April. With these grueling runs, the cousins are looking to raise funds and awareness for five charities that support mental health; Caregivers Alliance Limited, Samaritans of Singapore, Alzheimer's Disease Association, We Care Community Services and Singapore Association for Mental Health.

We are a group of Singaporean teenagers from various schools and backgrounds, who have gathered together with a desire to bring hope to the less fortunate children out there. We've come to understand that existing within the same geographical domains as us are children who are growing up but struggling with persisting financial issues, hindering them from discovering their full potential or living to the best of their childhood. We thus hope that with your help, we can provide these children with a breathing space, in the midst of drowning amongst the heavy load of problems.

I refer to the article “1,500 pre-schoolers receive S$130 grant for schooling needs” (Channel NewsAsia, Dec 21). It states that “As part of its WeCare @ North West — Ready for School programme, the North West Community Development Council raised around S$200,000 from 80 corporate partners and individuals.”

Singaporeans are more likely to offer money to strangers rather than give up their time to volunteer or help strangers, this according to the World Giving Index, compiled by a UK non-profit organization. The poll by Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) saw nearly 6 in 10 Singaporeans give money to charity in the month before when they were polled last year, but less than 3 volunteered for charity and around 4 had helped a stranger.

There is a mosque and a church next to each other in my neighborhood, because there isn't any parking space around, the church opened its grounds so that Muslim worshippers can park during Friday prayers. Little scenes like this in Singapore makes me proud to call Singapore my home.

Last Friday, I saw an uncle walking along the street near my office without a mask. Although he had received masks from the community Centre, but he forgot to bring it along. Fortunately, i have some in my car, so I passed him one. On my way driving home, I also noticed there are people working out doors without a mask and I wished I have more to give them. So during the weekend, I decided to buy a box and bring along with me everyday so whenever I come across someone who needs it I can give them one. I may not be able to help solve the big problem, but the least I can do is to help those I cross path with.

In a statement issued jointly with the Consumers Association of Singapore (CASE), local mega-bakery chain BreadTalk says that it has donated $50,000 to the Community Chest, signed Voluntary Compliance Agreement on 18th August, and will give away 50,000 of its famous pork floss buns over 3 weekends starting from 28th August (next weekend) - all in an effort to show that the company is apologetic for mislabeling their "freshly-made" soya milk for sale.

In the attic of an old shophouse in central Singapore, a space the size of a typical living room has been transformed into what could pass for a student dormitory, complete with piles of laundry, mismatched furniture and makeshift dividers for privacy.